by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $118 per credit. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $538 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $118 | $538 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Lamar State College-Port Arthur follow below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $570 in-state and $570 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,200 | $7,500 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
| Total | $1,770 | $8,070 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.
Here’s how tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,200 | $7,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,200 | $7,320 |
| One Year Ago | $1,200 | $7,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,200 | $7,500 |
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For details on financial aid availability at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, visit the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Tuition & Fees page.